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Don't Say Good Luck

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In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical -- until suddenly she's living with even more drama at home than on the stage.
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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh The Times (UK) Aug 17, 2026
2/5
At times this film has the eager, sincere quality of a student play: excitable theatre kids giving it their all. But when heavier dramatic lifting is required, it falls short. Go to Full Review
Monica Castillo AV Club Aug 13, 2026
B+
By focusing on life and its messiness instead of looming death, Hart’s film earns the emotion other cancer dramas take for granted. Go to Full Review
Lisa Kennedy New York Times Aug 13, 2026
Sandler is sweetly attuned to Sophie, a sometimes tentative teenager. And Lynskey strikes a believable balance as both a fighter and a woman tired of the fight. Go to Full Review
Armond White National Review Sep 3, 2026
Don’t Say Good Luck combines movie-musical structure with teen-movie richness. It succeeds where the miserable mixed-genre construct of La La Land failed. Go to Full Review
Codie Allen Geek Vibes Nation Aug 29, 2026
8/10
Sunny Sandler and Melanie Lynskey are the heart of the movie, and together they give it something that feels incredibly genuine. Go to Full Review
Chelsea Hui Mamamia Aug 26, 2026
What truly stays with you about Don't Say Good Luck is its quiet charm. It doesn't force tears. It truly earns them naturally through gentle humour and lived-in family interactions. Go to Full Review
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diogo13 T @Tua_mera 4 hrs ago Um "amadurecimento" musical bem intencionado e genuinamente emocionante, ancorado pela ótima química entre Sunny Sandler e Melanie Lynskey. O roteiro apressa algumas relações e abraça o melodrama sem pudor no terço final, mas entrega um saldo positivo e muito honesto sobre o pré-luto. See more Matthew W @Mattrocks704 1 day ago This movie is very well done. At times it can be corny but it doesn’t outweigh the emotional component of the movie. You put an excellent cast with an emotional subject everyone’s job goes up and it’s a three or more star rating. I’d even say that Sunny Sandler is on the rise as an actress in the movie industry! See more Amy K @RT12179265 2 days ago This movie was fantastic! Bring the kleenex. Sunny Sandler will earn an Oscar one day. Do not miss this show! See more jake L @jakelake 4 days ago Everyone was good in this, but I especially liked John Lovitz and the grandparents. They played normal people that had nothing to do with the roles that made them famous. It was a good surprise. See more Joe R @ruffo83 4 days ago Sandler’s daughter is excellent. Very emotional See more Benjamin W @Code70 4 days ago For the most part… this was a pretty lovely film. Going ahead and getting the things I didn’t love out of the way: sometimes (not all the time, but sometimes), it felt like I was watching a Disney Channel movie. Like whole the “I need to start kissing the right guys”? Very corny. Also, I found it a tad overdramatic. I understand the film is dealing with rather heavy subject matter, but sometimes it felt slightly overdone. But still, this was a solid movie, for sure. At times, it can be very emotional, very poignant and heartfelt, and it tapped into this relatable high-school experience that felt lived in. And while sometimes it leaned into the Disney-esque tropes, other times it subverted them in satisfying ways. Sunny Sandler is great here, and really all of the cast did quite well. They felt like real people you know, which very much helps the experience. So this was a good movie. Not exceptional, but it’s maybe the best streaming movie I’ve seen all year. Well done, Sandlers. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis In this coming-of-age dramedy, Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical -- until suddenly she's living with even more drama at home than on the stage.
Director
Julia Hart
Producer
Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Jordan Horowitz, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Fred Berger
Screenwriter
Laura Hankin, Julia Hart, Jordan Horowitz
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Netflix Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Teen Drinking|Some Strong Language|Sexual References|Thematic Material)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 14, 2026
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.66:1)
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